Malta and Jordan have signed a number of new agreements that will lead to greater cooperation and joint efforts across several different sectors, including tourism, energy, education, and culture.

The signing of these agreements took place during an official visit to Amman, Jordan by Prime Minister Robert Abela, where he met with His Majesty King Abdullah II.

At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister said that this visit marks an important moment in the longstanding friendship between Malta and Jordan, as both countries share a strong history of cooperation and mutual respect.

Therefore, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations, he said.

"In this spirit of partnership, we aim to continue enhancing our cooperation in various areas, and today we are advancing collaboration in tourism, education, culture, as well as in water and energy cooperation," Abela said.

He said that the Framework Agreement for Cooperation being signed on Monday will bring together technical teams from both countries to identify areas of mutual interest that can benefit everyone.

In fact, the agreements signed include the establishment of a Permanent Joint Economic Commission, an agreement on technical cooperation in the fields of energy and water, an agreement on collaboration in the tourism sector, and an agreement promoting cooperation in the areas of archiving and the Maltese language.

Abela also referred to recent developments in the Middle East, saying that Jordan has consistently demonstrated a firm commitment to peace, security, and regional cooperation.

He said that Jordan's efforts in promoting dialogue, addressing humanitarian challenges, and supporting sustainable development have been instrumental in strengthening stability in this complex region.

Abela said that Malta stands ready to support and cooperate with Jordan in these vital initiatives, as the country believes that a stable and secure Middle East benefits not only the two countries, but the entire international community.

During his visit to Jordan, the Maltese Prime Minister also held a meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.

Abela was accompanied by the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici, Malta's Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan George Said Zammit, Sherpa Leandro Borg, and the Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister, Colonel Mark Mallia.